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- SUSPENSION
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.
- Risk
- Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wishbone suspension bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some front suspension bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened at the factory. Loose bolts can affect how the suspension performs, which increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. BMW will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect and tighten the wishbone suspension bolts at no charge. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 with questions. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, enter your VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup site or contact an authorized BMW dealer to confirm any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW X5 | 2018 |
|---|---|
| BMW X5 M | 2018 |
| BMW X6 | 2018 |
| BMW X6 M | 2018 |